Fukushima Unit 1 Pedestal Inspection Proves Massive Damage
A series of recent inspections inside unit 1 has confirmed the extent of the damage to unit 1 and the
Read moreA series of recent inspections inside unit 1 has confirmed the extent of the damage to unit 1 and the
Read moreThe understanding of the triple meltdowns at Fukushima Daiichi has evolved since the early years after the initial disaster. The
Read moreWhat was found in this most recent round of inspections inside unit 1 was worse than any of our worst-case
Read moreEstimated start date for fuel debris removal at Fukushima Daiichi Unit 1 in 2030. This article would not be possible
Read moreEstimated start date for fuel debris removal from Unit 3 at Fukushima Daiichi. This article would not be possible without
Read moreThe details of the equipment and process for initial fuel removal at unit 2 have been further refined. Most of
Read moreTEPCO revealed some new plans in the long term effort to find the melted nuclear fuel at Fukushima Daiichi. IRID,
Read moreTEPCO says it will cost $12.6 billion USD to remove fuel at the units 2 and 3 reactors at Fukushima
Read moreTEPCO and the NDF have released documentation describing their plan to remove both the spent fuel and at least some
Read moreResearchers developed a 3D imaging system that could be used to located Fukushima’s melted nuclear fuel for under $150 using
Read moreAs we work through refining what took place at Fukushima Daiichi, old data can have new meaning in light of
Read moreRevelations documented by The Mainichi from a late March press conference by TEPCO confirm our theories on unit 2. We
Read moreA pair of new panoramic photos from inside Fukushima unit 2’s containment have been published. TEPCO provided the photos as
Read moreTEPCO completed another inspection inside unit 2 containment this week. The newest work involved attempting to move and grasp pieces
Read moreA detailed TEPCO document from July 2018 gives some important new insight into the meltdowns at Fukushima Daiichi and the
Read moreTEPCO released a periodic update on the research towards removing the fuel debris from the reactors. The report contained some
Read moreNew information has been released by TEPCO on unit 2’s missing fuel. This provides significant new clues to the meltdown
Read moreTEPCO and the associated research & decommissioning authorities recently published a new report outlining the effort to collect the remains
Read moreOur research team has submitted three novel proposals to IRID related to the fuel location and removal challenges at Fukushima
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